Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights fireworks show draws crowds to Van Maren Park
By Mike Hazlip— The city’s first-ever “Stars & Stripes” festivities and fireworks display drew thousands to Van Maren Park for a July 1 show…

Questions remain after two homes damaged by July 4 fire
By Mike Hazlip— One person was injured and two homes were damaged by a fire in Citrus Heights around 11:30 p.m. on July 4…

July Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams- With the weather warming up, summer events are in full swing and the month of July includes theatrical performances, a comedy showcase, a summer music and arts series, ice cream social and youth football…

Stabbing incident prompts shutdown of Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A police investigation following a stabbing on Monday evening resulted in eastbound Greenback Lane being shut down between Sunrise Boulevard and Arcadia Drive…

Two arrested in shooting death of Citrus Heights man
Police on Monday announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect and another juvenile in the Nov. 25 shooting death of a Citrus Heights man…

Batting cage with late-night hours seeks permit to open in Citrus Heights
An indoor batting cage facility could soon be coming to the Grand Oaks Shopping Center, if plans successfully make their way through the city’s planning and permitting process…

Citrus Heights police release details of 2023 homeless survey
More than 100 people living on the streets of Citrus Heights were contacted during a recent survey conducted by police…

Seven appointed to Citrus Heights Education Committee. Here’s what’s next.
By Sara Beth Williams– The City Council last month appointed seven individuals to a limited-term Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC), tasked with assessing the feasibility of the city forming its own school district…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: June 23-29th
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include a narcotics arrest following a traffic stop on Auburn Boulevard, petty theft reported on Baymore Way, a burglary report at All Stop Smoke Shop, and the arrest…

Major injury collision shuts down San Juan Ave
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are working to determine the cause of a traffic collision that sent one driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and shut down San Juan Avenue Thursday evening…